Question

Of the runners in a marathon through Northeastern Pennsylvania, 94.12% finished the race. If 2,125 runners started the race, how many finished the race?

Answer 1

2125 started.....94.12% finished

94.12% of 2125 = 
0.9412(2125) = 2000.05 finished

Answer 2

To determine the number of persons (racers) who finished the race, we just have to multiply the number of runners at the start, 2125, by the decimal equivalent of the given percentage, 0.9412. That is,
                          n = 2125 x 0.9412 = 2000
Therefore, 2000 finished the race.